New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2782: Clarifies choice of independent contractor status for certain licensed or regulated professionals.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2782 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Clarifies choice of independent contractor status for certain licensed or regulated professionals. Primary sponsor: Gordon Johnson (Democratic), Paul Sarlo (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 17, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Paul Sarlo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Benjie Wimberly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Transferred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
- Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
- Passed by the Senate (34-2)
- Motion To Table Sa (24-13) (Ruiz)
- Motion To Sa (Schepisi)
- Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Transferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee